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HV05 VPL

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,724 mi
Last recorded74,724 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 VPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 74,724 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 74,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 79,662 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Not all lamps working in centre stop light

Fail 25 Nov 2024 73,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Not all lamps working in centre stop light.

Fail 25 Nov 2024 73,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Not all lamps working in centre stop light.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 72,662 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 28 Sep 2023 72,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2022 71,838 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both head light lenses slightly poor condition.under tray fitted.gaer box slightly oil leak.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 70,674 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Brake Fluid Looks Like Contaminated.

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level Brake Light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 70,672 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Brake Fluid Looks Like Contaminated.

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level Brake Light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 69,603 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 69,602 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

head light lens poor condition,undewr tray fitted.o/s/f/tyre nail.n/s/f/tyre pooor condition.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 66,516 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,737 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 63,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlamp lenses deteriorating

rear brake discs worn and corroding

rear tyes wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,670 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tires perished

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 58,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tires perished

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake disc outer face corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front worn close to limits on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to crack and perish on outer tread

slight movement in the nearside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 9 Mar 2013 46,560 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 43,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,087 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,983 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,030 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,541 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,108 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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HV05 VPL is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,100 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV05 VPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV05 VPL is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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